I don't and never said so. To quote myself I clearly said: "Didn't mean to imply at all that any of you were piling on SAR here in AZ. I just saw a couple disparaging notes from an isolated couple of people about Pinal changing to a posse system rather than using the former 501(c) orgs they use...

Each county does have varying quality of EMS, law enforcement, fire and SAR services, but I would take issue with saying SAR groups are not professionals. even though they serve without pay. I know a bit about the requirements for Maricopa, Pinal, Coconino, Yavapai and a few others. The beginning le...

I hike with my big dog, but she carries her own Ruffwear pack and is always on a leash. Dogs running free just scare and annoy some people. She can only go off lead when I am absolutely sure there is no one else in the area such as at a back country camp site. As I got bitten by a pit bull at a dog ...

Just a note on the disparaging comments about Pinal County SAR on this and a few other threads. Yes, the team is fully trained and staffed with members with years of experience. Yes, the team is fully equipped, even with a trailer:) The members consist of those belonging to Sonoran SAR as well as fo...